Award

Canterbury Gardens Staircases

FORHOUSING LIMITED

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Award

11 Nov 2025 at 15:28

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the project titled "Canterbury Gardens Staircases" was conducted by FORHOUSING LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority located in Eccles, UK, with operations spanning regions such as UKD3, UKD4, UKD6, and UKD7. The tender, initiated under an open procurement method, involved the replacement of existing metal staircases with galvanised steel structures. This process, categorised under the construction industry, reached the award stage with a completion status as of 11th November 2025. Interested suppliers noted that the contract period is set from 2nd January 2026 to 30th October 2026.

This tender presented an excellent opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in construction and fabrication work, given its focus on construction services below the threshold of open competition. Swann Engineering Group Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Braintree, Essex, was successfully awarded the contract valued at £400,000 for its capabilities in handling such works. This contract not only offers financial growth but also the potential for long-term partnerships and further business exploits in regional public infrastructure projects. Businesses with experience in similar works and established reputations in the public sector would find this tender aligned with their growth strategy.

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Notice Title

Canterbury Gardens Staircases

Notice Description

The scheme consists of the removal of the 3 existing metal staircases at Canterbury Gardens and replacing with galvanised steel staircases

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension provision in case of overrun if needed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05533d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072896-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45255400 - Fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORHOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ECCLES
Postcode
M30 0BP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Eccles
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWANN ENGINEERING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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